Landrum man charged with assault using ax handle

Published: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:57 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8:57 p.m.

A Landrum man is accused of assaulting a man with an ax handle, officers say.

Kim Allan Fitch, 48, of 211 Peach Ave., is charged with first-degree assault and battery, according to an arrest warrant.

An incident report states that the victim and his mother were walking when they encountered Fitch, who began hitting the victim with the ax handle. The victim went to St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, N.C., for his injuries, according to the report.

Fitch told the victim that he better watch his back, the report states. Fitch’s ex-girlfriend is staying with the victim’s mother and that may have led to the assault, according to the report.

Fitch remained at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility Monday on a $10,000 bond.

<p>A Landrum man is accused of assaulting a man with an ax handle, officers say.</p><p>Kim Allan Fitch, 48, of 211 Peach Ave., is charged with first-degree assault and battery, according to an arrest warrant.</p><p>An incident report states that the victim and his mother were walking when they encountered Fitch, who began hitting the victim with the ax handle. The victim went to St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, N.C., for his injuries, according to the report.</p><p>Fitch told the victim that he better watch his back, the report states. Fitch's ex-girlfriend is staying with the victim's mother and that may have led to the assault, according to the report.</p><p>Fitch remained at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility Monday on a $10,000 bond.</p>